Stories by Kate McDonald

How to: Choosing the best business ISP

Unhappy with your current ISP and looking for something new, or have your business needs changed and your current provider no longer cuts the mustard? If so, what should you look out for in a business-focused ISP?

How to: Choosing the right wireless broadband provider

Now that the major players are launching their 4G networks, it might be time for businesses to look at what improvements they can get from their mobile broadband providers. We take a look at what's on offer.

How to: choosing the right mobile roaming provider

As any executive or remote worker caught with a massive phone bill on their return from overseas can tell you, global roaming costs for both voice and data can be mind-blowing. So how should business choose the right provider?

How to: Choosing the right VoIP provider

VoIP's main claim to fame is the remarkable amount of money a small or medium-sized-business can save on its communications bills. So what is the right provider for you?

How to: Choosing the right colocation provider

With a plethora of private data centres available and a remarkable number currently being built, it is an opportune time for businesses needing to expand their data capacity to take a closer look at what is on offer.

The Neanderthals cometh

Svante Paabo and co have completed a rough draft of the Neanderthal genome

Melbourne to host $100 million life sciences supercomputer

Melbourne will be home to a $100 million, 400 teraflop supercomputer, expected to be the world's largest supercomputer dedicated purely to the life sciences.